the goon Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) Alrighty then, I finally tried my first big rig tractor build. My main area of modeling are rc scale ships, but I enjoy car/truck builds between boat projects. I was looking for a somewhat older type tractor to try, and this kit fit the bill. I knew this was a reissue , and that the fit, and instructions may not be the best; the fit overall was good, but the instructions were somewhat vague for me as I really don't know anything about big rigs. While looking at the photos you will probably find several mistakes (drivers side fuel tank nozzle is backwards ?). My intent was to build a well used, but not destroyed tractor (original frame, body resprayed a couple of times, but starting to show age). Kit was built oob, except for the added chain on the grill guard. Paints were all rattle can, and weathering was washes/pastels. This was a enjoyable build for me, despite not knowing where several items went: the hood hold downs being an example. I went by the photo of the full size tractor. I Will break up the photos in a couple groups. As usual, all comments/criticism/threats are welcome, and encouraged. Mark Edited December 8, 2020 by the goon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 Here's the second group of photos. The photo of the full size tractor is when I decided to place the hood hold down. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Great looking Autocar. It's a well used work horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 8 minutes ago, Jim B said: Great looking Autocar. It's a well used work horse. Thanks. I like the well used, but not abused types of subjects. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Nice job Mark it looks great ,I to love the used and driven look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Looks Awesome!! The weathering really makes this one! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Tankman said: Nice job Mark it looks great ,I to love the used and driven look. Thanks. I believe everything is used, one it leaves the lot. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 19 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Looks Awesome!! The weathering really makes this one! Great work! Thanks. Weathering is my favorite part of modeling. Learned something new on this one; mix some vaseline with a small amount of black weathering powder to simulate the grease on the fifth wheel. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 awesome job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, yh70 said: awesome job Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Really, really nice. I'm kind of in the same boat as you. I like building trucks, but really know nothing about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 hour ago, iamsuperdan said: Really, really nice. I'm kind of in the same boat as you. I like building trucks, but really know nothing about them. Thanks. Seen them my whole life, just never became that interested in 1:1 trucks, but like models of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 turned out great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 23 minutes ago, Bronzekeg said: turned out great Thanks. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Nicely done ! Really like the dust effects very convincing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Nicely done ! Really like the dust effects very convincing Thanks. There's always that line between doing enough for it to seen, and look realistic, and going too far. Mark Edited December 10, 2020 by the goon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Warren D said: Looks good! Thanks. I would like to try a cabover tractor now ?. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Very nice, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 31 minutes ago, PappyD340 said: Very nice, well done! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Mark, yes I like it . You did a real nice job on this one. The weathering looks really good from here ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 2 hours ago, gatorincebu said: Mark, yes I like it . You did a real nice job on this one. The weathering looks really good from here ! Be Well Gator Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Great looking Autocar, very realistic weathering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 11 hours ago, slusher said: Great looking Autocar, very realistic weathering... Thanks. As I've said before, weathering is my favorite part of modeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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